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San Jacinto public meetings in 2021

36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 21, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on SB 9 urgency ordinance allowing lot splits and two-unit projects

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing on an urgency ordinance to implement state-mandated SB 9 procedures for urban lot splits and two-unit projects. The council will also consider several consent items, including a $4.19 million warrant approval, a contract extension with Ramona Humane Society, and a $4.8 million agreement for Warren Road widening. The meeting is conducted virtually due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council approves urgency ordinance for state-mandated lot splits and two-unit projects

The San Jacinto City Council approved an urgency ordinance implementing state-mandated procedures for urban lot splits and two-unit projects, with a 5-0 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts and reports, and selected an artist for a community garden mural at Sallee Park with $30,000 in funding.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to findings under AB 361 o authorize virtual meetings for the City Council and all City bodies for the next 30 days. CRYSTAL RUIZ, MAYOR PHIL AYALA, MAYOR PRO TEM ALONSO LEDEZMA, COUNCILMEMBER…
5 yea
Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to 1) waive further readings and find that Urgency Ordinance No. 21-13 is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety for the reasons stated therein; 2) find…
5 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea
motion to 1) select Alberto Ahumada/Studio Onextreme as the artist to design the mural for the Community Garden; 2) appropriate and allocate funds in the amount of $30,000 dollars from DocuSign…
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea
Tue Dec 14, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider 2021-2029 Housing Element and Soboba Crossroads extension

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend adoption of the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element, and will consider a one-year extension for the Soboba Crossroads Shopping Center. The commission will also elect officers for 2022, approve meeting minutes, and reaffirm its rules and bylaws.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Dec 7, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider opioid settlement opt-in and pension trust establishment

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 7, 2021, with a consent calendar that includes approving minutes, authorizing the mayor to sign an amended Joint Powers Agreement with WRCOG, adopting a fire inspection compliance resolution, and opting into opioid settlement agreements with distributors and a manufacturer. The main discussion item is establishing a Section 115 Trust for pension rate stabilization, which would involve adopting a resolution and authorizing an agreement with PARS. The meeting also includes a reorganization of the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Council reorganizes: Ruiz elected Mayor, Ayala Mayor Pro Tem

The San Jacinto City Council held its annual reorganization, electing Crystal Ruiz as Mayor (4-1) and Phil Ayala as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0). The council also approved the consent calendar, including opioid settlement agreements, and established a Section 115 Trust for pension rate stabilization.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion made by Councilmember Heath, M/S/C (Heath/Hawkins) moved to nominate Councilmember Hawkins for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion failed 2/3
3 yea · 3 nay
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ledezma nay · Ruiz nay · C (Ruiz nay · Ayala yea
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 23, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to consider pension trust, opioid settlements, and WRCOG agreement

The San Jacinto City Council will meet on December 7, 2021, to consider several consent calendar items and one discussion item. The consent calendar includes approving minutes, joining the WRCOG joint powers agreement amendment, adopting a fire inspection compliance resolution, and opting into opioid settlement agreements. The main discussion item is establishing a Section 115 trust for pension rate stabilization. The meeting also includes reorganization of the council.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Crystal Ruiz as mayor, Phil Ayala as mayor pro tem

The San Jacinto City Council reorganized, electing Crystal Ruiz as Mayor and Phil Ayala as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a resolution on fire safety inspections and agreements to settle opioid lawsuits. A resolution establishing a Section 115 Trust for pension rate stabilization was adopted.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion made by Councilmember Heath, M/S/C (Heath/Hawkins) moved to nominate Councilmember Hawkins for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion failed 2/3
3 yea · 3 nay
Hawkins yea · Heath yea · Ledezma nay · Ruiz nay · C (Ruiz nay · Ayala yea
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 16, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt SB 1383 climate ordinance and annex two properties into CFD

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes adopting an ordinance for mandatory compliance with SB 1383 (short-lived climate pollutants), approving October 2021 warrants and disbursements totaling $5,745,144.02, and adopting resolutions of intention to annex two properties into Community Facilities Districts. The council will also discuss appointing a new Planning Commissioner to fill a vacancy.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar and appoints planning commissioner

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar, including warrants, minutes, and several resolutions, and appointed Michelle Peterson to fill a vacant Planning Commission seat. No items were denied or tabled. The meeting included public comments and a city manager update but no other substantive decisions.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried. 5/0
5 yea · 1 abstain
Ruiz yea · Heath yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · C (Ruiz abstain
Tue Nov 2, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts new TUMF fee schedule for all developments

The City Council approved Resolution No. 3889, adopting a new Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) schedule applicable to all developments in San Jacinto. The council also approved the 2021 citywide slurry seal and grind & overlay project. The consent calendar, including the introduction of an ordinance for SB 1383 compliance, was approved unanimously.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Heath yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3889, Amending Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Applicable to All Developments in the City of San Jacinto. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea · 4 abstain
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Heath yea · Ruiz yea · Grind abstain · C (Ruiz abstain · grind abstain · overlay project abstain
Tue Oct 26, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to decide on cannabis microbusiness, alcohol sales, and fence variance

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a variance for an 8-foot fence at Talley Metal Fabrication, a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at TycheMart Convenience Store, and a cannabis microbusiness permit for Greco Court Distribution LLC. The commission will also consider approving the July 27, 2021 meeting minutes and consolidating November and December meetings.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Oct 19, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Council appoints Michael Heath to vacant seat

The City Council interviewed six applicants for the vacant council seat, with two withdrawing. They voted 4-0 to appoint Michael Heath. The council also approved the consent calendar, including warrants, a special tax levy, and a subdivision agreement, and formed an ad hoc committee for the Planning Commission vacancy.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to appoint Michael Heath to the vacant City Council seat. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
Tue Oct 5, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider two property tax district annexations and vacant seat process

The San Jacinto City Council will hold public hearings on annexing territory into two Community Facilities Districts (CFD 2003-1 and CFD 2020-1), which would levy special taxes on the annexed properties. The council will also discuss the process for filling a vacant council seat, including possibly forming an ad hoc review committee. Other items include a proclamation for Code Enforcement Week and routine approval of the treasurer's report and meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two CFD annexations and special tax levies

The City Council approved two annexations into Community Facilities Districts, authorizing special taxes and elections. It also introduced ordinances to levy those taxes and scheduled second readings. The council voted 4-0 on all items, with one council seat vacant.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to approve Resolution No. 3885, authorizing Territory's Annexation to community facilities district No. 2003-1. Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes, Submitting the Levy of Special Tax to…
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3886, Declaring the Results of a Special Annexation Landowner election and Directing the Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea
motion to introduce, waive the reading and schedule second reading and consideration of the adoption of Ordinance No. 21-08, Levying a Special Tax within City of San Jacinto Community Facilities…
4 yea
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea
motion to approve Resolution No. 3883, calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to San Jacinto Community Facilities District No…
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
motion to approve Resolution 3884, declaring the results of a Special Annexation Landowner Election and directing the recording of an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea
motion to introduce, waive the reading and schedule second reading and consideration of the adoption of Ordinance 21-07, levying a Special Tax within CFD 2020-1, including Annexation No. 3, for a…
4 yea · 1 abstain
Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · C (Ledezma abstain
Tue Sep 28, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to annex land into two special tax districts and levy special taxes

The San Jacinto City Council will hold public hearings on annexing territory into two Community Facilities Districts (CFD 2003-1 and CFD 2020-1), which would levy special taxes on the annexed properties. The council will also receive an update on applications for a vacant council seat and consider routine items like the treasurer's report and meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two CFD annexations, levies special taxes

The City Council approved two community facilities district (CFD) annexations, each authorizing special taxes and declaring election results. It also introduced ordinances to levy those taxes and scheduled second readings. The council voted to conduct in-person interviews for the vacant council seat.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to approve Resolution No. 3885, authorizing Territory's Annexation to community facilities district No. 2003-1. Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes, Submitting the Levy of Special Tax to…
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3886, Declaring the Results of a Special Annexation Landowner election and Directing the Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea
motion to introduce, waive the reading and schedule second reading and consideration of the adoption of Ordinance No. 21-08, Levying a Special Tax within City of San Jacinto Community Facilities…
4 yea
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea
motion to approve Resolution No. 3883, calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of the territory proposed to be annexed to San Jacinto Community Facilities District No…
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
motion to approve Resolution 3884, declaring the results of a Special Annexation Landowner Election and directing the recording of an amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea
motion to introduce, waive the reading and schedule second reading and consideration of the adoption of Ordinance 21-07, levying a Special Tax within CFD 2020-1, including Annexation No. 3, for a…
4 yea · 1 abstain
Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · C (Ledezma abstain
Tue Sep 21, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to decide how to fill vacant seat left by Councilmember Lopez

The San Jacinto City Council will decide whether to appoint someone or call a special election to fill the seat vacated by Councilmember Joel Lopez. They will also review the city's investment portfolio and policy, approve August 2021 warrants and disbursements totaling $4,640,113.81, and consider several other routine items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves process to fill vacant seat after Lopez's removal

The San Jacinto City Council approved the appointment process to fill the City Council seat vacated by Joel Lopez, who was declared to have vacated his office on September 19 due to unexcused absences. The council also approved a revised Statement of Investment Policy and adopted Resolution No. 3880. Other items included receiving and filing reports on the investment portfolio and the Homeless and At-Risk Population (HARP) program, and approving the consent calendar.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
motion to approve the revised Statement of Investment Policy and adopt Resolution No. 3880. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
motion to approve the proceedings to appoint a new City Council Member to fill the City Council seat vacated by Joel Lopez. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
Tue Sep 7, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider election integrity and 9/11 resolutions, planning appointments

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on anticipated and existing litigation, followed by an open session. The council will consider two ceremonial resolutions (election integrity and 9/11 20th anniversary), approve consent calendar items including minutes and the treasurer's report, and hold a public hearing to reappoint three planning commissioners. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no major policy or spending decisions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts election integrity and 9/11 anniversary resolutions

The San Jacinto City Council approved two resolutions: Resolution 3881 supporting election integrity and Resolution 3882 marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, warrants, and a resolution of intention to annex territory into a community facilities district. A public hearing was held for planning commissioner appointments, but the motion text was left incomplete in the minutes. Two councilmembers were absent and their absences were handled separately.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Lopez absent · Ruiz absent
Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Jacinto, California, Adopting an Expression of the City of San Jacinto City Council and Its Support for Election Integrity. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
Resolution of The City Council of the City of San Jacinto, California, Adopting A Never Forget Statement Regarding The 20th Anniversary of 9/11. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
motion to. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
Tue Aug 24, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council to reappoint three Planning Commissioners and adopt election integrity resolution

The San Jacinto City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including reappointing three Planning Commissioners, adopting resolutions on election integrity and the 9/11 20th anniversary, and approving the treasurer's report. The agenda also includes closed session discussions on anticipated and existing litigation, and a public hearing for the Planning Commission appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts election integrity and 9/11 resolutions

The San Jacinto City Council approved two resolutions: one expressing support for election integrity and another marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, warrants, and a resolution of intention to annex territory into a community facilities district. A public hearing was held for the appointment of up to three planning commissioners, but no appointments were made during the meeting.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Lopez absent · Ruiz absent
Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Jacinto, California, Adopting an Expression of the City of San Jacinto City Council and Its Support for Election Integrity. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
Resolution of The City Council of the City of San Jacinto, California, Adopting A Never Forget Statement Regarding The 20th Anniversary of 9/11. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
motion to. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
Tue Aug 17, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider censuring Councilmember Joel Lopez

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a proposed censure of Councilmember Joel Lopez, allocation of $11.77 million in federal ARPA funds, and approval of a $50,441 contract for demolition of a building at 248 E. Main Street. The council will also consider consent items such as approving July 2021 warrants and disbursements totaling $9,080,872.75 and annexing two properties into community facilities districts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $11.77M ARPA spending plan, censures Lopez

The City Council approved an initial spending plan for $11,773,274 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, and voted to censure Councilmember Joel Lopez, who was absent. The council also approved a CEQA categorical exemption for a new Grand Well, and authorized demolition of 248 E. Main Street as an emergency project. All votes were 4-0 except the demolition, which passed 3-0 with Mayor Ledezma abstaining.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] 1.1 Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Teleconferenced in: Mayor Alonso Ledezma, Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Ruiz, Councilmember Phil Ayala and Councilmember…
4 yea · 3 absent
Joel Lopez M absent · C (Ledezma absent · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Lopez absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Lopez absent
motion to approve the Censure of Council Member Joel Lopez. There is no staff recommendation for this item. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Lopez absent
motion to approve the initial spending plan of the City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Allocation and Appropriation of $11,773,274. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez absent
motion to approve the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) “Categorical Exemption” for the drilling and construction of the New Grand Well to replace the failed existing Grand Well. Motion…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Lopez absent
motion to 1) determine that the project represents an Emergency Project and therefore statutorily exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15269 (c) - Emergency Project; 2) approve the…
3 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Lopez absent
Tue Aug 3, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider demolishing 248 E. Main St. and buying a new backhoe

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent items and two discussion items. The council will consider approving a $50,441 contract to demolish the Virginia Lee building at 248 E. Main Street, and will also consider a $154,438.36 purchase of a new Caterpillar backhoe for the Public Utilities Division. Other items include a proclamation for Summer Sun Safety Month, a second reading of an ordinance on electronic filing of campaign statements, and the mayor's appointment of Councilmember Phil Ayala to the Ramona Bowl AdHoc Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, appoints Ayala to Ramona Bowl committee

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar, including the second reading of Ordinance No. 21-06 on electronic filing of campaign statements and Form 700, and the purchase of a new backhoe. The council also appointed Councilmember Phil Ayala to the Ramona Bowl AdHoc Committee. The abatement and demolition of 248 E. Main Street was postponed to August 17, 2021, due to the absence of two council members.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] 4.1 Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Julia Espinoza conducted the roll call: Teleconferenced in: Mayor Alonso Ledezma, Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Ruiz, and Councilmember Brian Hawkins
5 absent · 3 yea
Phil Ayala absent · Joel Lopez M absent · C (Ledezma absent · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent · Lopez absent
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala absent · Lopez absent
Tue Jul 27, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to vote on extending Commonwealth Crossing project to June 2022

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will consider a second 12-month extension for the Commonwealth Crossing Shopping Center, pushing its deadline to June 5, 2022, due to COVID-19 hardships. The commission will also hold public hearings on a fence height variance and a new 16-pump gas station with a convenience store kiosk. Consent items include approving the June 22, 2021 meeting minutes.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Jul 20, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to approve $2.96M in June disbursements and $121K fitness court

The San Jacinto City Council will consider routine approvals including $2,961,697.90 in June 2021 warrants and disbursements, a 4% salary adjustment for the City Manager, and a $121,369.44 purchase of a Fitness Court. The council will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance to allow electronic filing of campaign and economic interest statements, and receive a presentation on the Homeless and At Risk Population (HARP) outreach program.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $121,369 Fitness Court purchase

The City Council approved the purchase of a Fitness Court from the National Fitness Campaign for $121,369.44. A proposed ordinance and resolution to allow electronic filing of campaign and economic interest statements failed on a 2-1 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes, warrants, an engineering agreement amendment, and a salary adjustment for the City Manager.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to 1) introduce by title only and waive further reading of an ORDINANCE NO. 21-06, to add Chapter 2.06 (Electronic Filing) to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the San Jacinto…
2 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins nay · Lopez absent · Ayala absent
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 6, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider $227,821 homeless outreach grant and tax roll liens

The San Jacinto City Council will hold public hearings on placing delinquent solid waste and nuisance abatement charges on the county property tax roll, and will consider accepting a $227,821 ESG-CV grant for street outreach. The council will also ratify letters opposing two state bills and supporting another, and discuss delegate selection for the League of California Cities conference.

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✓ Decided: Council approves delinquent solid waste charges and nuisance abatement liens on tax rolls

The San Jacinto City Council approved two resolutions placing delinquent charges on the county property tax roll: Resolution No. 3874 for unpaid residential solid waste charges from 2020, and Resolution No. 3875 for unpaid nuisance abatement costs and administrative citations for fiscal year 2021-2022. The council also accepted an ESG-CV grant of $227,821 from Riverside County for street outreach, approving an agreement with CityNet, and designated voting delegates for the League of California Cities conference. All votes were 5-0.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Lopez yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea
motion to adopt Resolution No. 3874, a report determining the amount of delinquent, unpaid residential solid waste charges billed during the calendar year 2020; determine that such delinquent charges…
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ruiz yea
motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 3875, confirming the collection and assessment of unpaid nuisance abatement costs and administrative citations on the County property tax roll for the…
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea
motion to accept ESG-CV Grant funding, Allocate the funds for street outreach, Approve the agreement with CityNet, Authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement to provide comprehensive street…
5 yea
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea
motion to designate Mayor Ledezma as a voting delegate, with Mayor Pro Tem Ruiz and Councilmember Hawkins as alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea
Tue Jun 22, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to vote on extensions for two commercial projects

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will consider approving 12-month extensions for the San Jacinto Retail Center and KPC Promenade projects, and will hold public hearings on a restaurant's conditional use permit and two fence height variances. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a development update.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Jun 15, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

San Jacinto Council to adopt FY 2021-22 budget, set wastewater rates

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on wastewater rate increases, assessment levies, and adoption of the city's 2020 Urban Water Management Plan. They will also consider adopting the FY 2021-2022 budget and several professional services agreements. The meeting includes a closed session for the city manager's performance evaluation and labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: San Jacinto City Council adopts FY 2021-2022 budget and approves water rate increases

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget for the General Fund and all other funds, and also adopted the Successor Agency's budget. The Council approved a five-year wastewater rate increase (Resolution 3860) and adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan. It also approved several annual assessments for districts and a resolution amending electric generation rates. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Ruiz absent.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea
motion to approve the professional services agreement with Robin Gilliland Consulting for Homeless and At-Risk Population (HARP) services. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea
Lopez yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea
motion to adopt Resolution 3860, approving wastewater rate increases pursuant to the Wastewater Rate Study prepared by Raftelis; and pass-through increased to the rates adopted by Eastern Municipal…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ruiz absent
motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 3866, confirming a diagram and assessment and levying the assessment for Assessment District 2003-1 for FY 2021-2022. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz absent
motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 3869, confirming a diagram and assessment and levying the assessment for the District for FY 21-22. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent
motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 3868, confirming a diagram and assessment and levying the assessment for the District for FY 21-22. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Lopez yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3861, adopting the updated 2020 City of San Jacinto Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, as required by the Urban Water Management…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ruiz absent
motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 3873, amending San Jacinto Power electric generation rates effective June 1, 2021. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ruiz absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3870 and Agreement for Professional Assistance with Robert Brady. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz absent
motion to approve adopt Resolution No. 3872, adopting Fiscal Year Budget 2021-2022 for the General Fund and all other funds, except the Successor Agency, which is adopted by separate action. Motion…
4 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ruiz absent · C (Ledezma abstain
Tue Jun 1, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt development agreement amendment, fire contract, and interim finance director

The San Jacinto City Council is meeting to consider several routine and administrative items, including adopting an ordinance for a development agreement amendment, approving a three-year fire services contract, and appointing an interim finance director. The agenda also includes a budget workshop and multiple consent calendar items related to assessments and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves interim finance director and consent items

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar, including the second reading of Ordinance 21-04 for a development agreement amendment with D.R. Horton, and introduced Ordinance 21-05 to repeal Chapter 9.30 of the municipal code. They also approved an assumption and assignment agreement from Mason Jar Ranch to Los Mareados Seafood & Entertainment, and appointed Michelle Holmes as interim Finance Director via Resolution No. 3867. Item 4.A.9 (Resolution for Assessment District 2003-1) was pulled to the June 15 meeting.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Lopez absent
motion to approve the Assumption & Assignment Agreement from Mason Jar Ranch to Los Mareados Seafood & Entertainment, subject to the City Attorney's approval as to the form of the Agreement; and…
3 yea · 1 absent
Ayala. Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3867, A Resolution Appointing Michelle Holmes as Finance Director on an Interim Basis and Approving Employment Contract. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez absent
Tue May 25, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt ordinances, approve assessments, and appoint interim finance director

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting on June 1, 2021. The consent calendar includes adopting Ordinance 21-04 for a development agreement amendment, approving resolutions for landscaping and lighting district assessments, and a cooperative agreement with the Riverside County Fire Department. The council will also discuss appointing Michelle Holmes as interim Finance Director.

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✓ Decided: Council approves interim finance director and consent items

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar, including the second reading of Ordinance 21-04 for a development agreement amendment, and pulled two items for discussion. They approved the Assumption & Assignment Agreement from Mason Jar Ranch to Los Mareados Seafood & Entertainment, and appointed Michelle Holmes as interim Finance Director via Resolution No. 3867. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Lopez absent.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Lopez absent
motion to approve the Assumption & Assignment Agreement from Mason Jar Ranch to Los Mareados Seafood & Entertainment, subject to the City Attorney's approval as to the form of the Agreement; and…
3 yea · 1 absent
Ayala. Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez absent
motion to approve Resolution No. 3867, A Resolution Appointing Michelle Holmes as Finance Director on an Interim Basis and Approving Employment Contract. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez absent
Tue May 18, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider D.R. Horton development agreement amendment and $3.79M in warrants

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal by D.R. Horton to amend Development Agreement 13-01, modifying conditions for three tentative tract maps and introducing Ordinance 21-04. The council will also vote on consent items including approving $3,793,438.61 in April 2021 warrants and disbursements, adopting the 2021 Emergency Operations Plan, and supporting a grant request for the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Other items include an update on the Art in Public Places program and a utility cabinet wrap design.

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✓ Decided: Council approves D.R. Horton development agreement amendment and interim finance director

The San Jacinto City Council approved several consent calendar items, including an amendment to a development agreement with D.R. Horton and the introduction of an ordinance to repeal a municipal code chapter. They also approved an interim finance director appointment and an art utility cabinet wrap design. One item was pulled and moved to a future meeting.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4/0
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Lopez absent
motion to approve Assumption & Assignment Agreement from Mason Jar Ranch to Los Mareados Seafood & Entertainment, subject to the City Attorney’s approval as to the form of the Agreement; and…
4 yea · 1 absent
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez absent
motion to (1) DETERMINE that the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, because the project was previously analyzed with the…
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Lopez yea
motion to (1) RECEIVE and FILE an update to the City’s Arts in Public Places program, and, (2) APPROVE the presented artwork for a Utility Cabinet Wrap at San Jacinto High School. Motion carried 5/0
4 yea
Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea
Tue May 4, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider park agreement with KB Home, road funding, and emergency plans

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent items and discussion items. Key actions include approving a funding and park maintenance agreement with KB Home Coastal, Inc. for a seven-acre park, adopting the FY 2021/22 road maintenance project list, and receiving updates on emergency operations and the Emergency Operations Plan. The council will also consider a new home kiosk program contract and federal grant procurement procedures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Emergency Operations Plan and federal grant procedures

The San Jacinto City Council approved the San Jacinto Emergency Operations plan, adopted Resolution No. 3856 for federal emergency and grant procurement procedures, and authorized a New Home Kiosk Program contract with the Building Industries Association. All votes were 5-0. The council also received and filed the draft Emergency Operations Plan 2021 and approved the consent calendar.

For Meeting Information Download Agenda, Virtual Meeting, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea · 1 abstain
Lopez yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · C (Ruiz abstain
motion to approve Resolution No. 3856 to adopt the City of San Jacinto Federal Emergency and Federal Grant Procurement Procedures.. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea
motion to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Building Industries Association (BIA) to implement and administer the City's New Home Kiosk Program in substantial conformance…
5 yea
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Lopez yea
Tue Apr 27, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to decide on 16.51-acre commercial subdivision and Dollar Tree store

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals. The first is a tentative parcel map to subdivide 16.51 acres into four commercial parcels and a site plan review for a 9,999-square-foot retail building (likely a Dollar Tree). The second is an amendment to a development agreement for D.R. Horton to modify drainage and conditions for three tentative tract maps. The commission will also receive a presentation on the city's economic development program and consider approving the March 23, 2021 meeting minutes.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Apr 20, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt development code changes and approve $4.5M in warrants

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent calendar items, including approving $4,507,048.02 in March 2021 warrants and disbursements, ratifying an opposition letter to AB 377, and approving an amendment for Ramona Expressway roadway improvements. The council will also conduct the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 21-02, which amends multiple chapters of the Development Code. A discussion item will consider adopting Resolution No. 3856 for federal emergency and grant procurement procedures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar with 8 items, 5-0 vote

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar unanimously (5-0), which included approval of prior meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report, a letter of support for Senate Bill 612, a power content label, a funding and acquisition agreement with KB Home Coastal, Inc., and a resolution adopting FY 2021/22 road maintenance projects. A discussion item on federal grant procurement procedures was postponed to the May 4, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

For Meeting Information Download Agenda, Virtual Meeting, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Lopez yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea
Tue Apr 6, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt development code amendments and habitat fee update

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce Ordinance 21-02, amending the Development Code across multiple chapters, and will conduct the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 21-03 and Resolution 3854 to update the Local Development Mitigation Fee for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, the Treasurer's Report, a letter opposing Senate Bill 9, support for EMWD's STAG funding request, a reimbursement agreement for EMWD water relocation on Hewitt Street, and repairs to Fire Station #78's apparatus bay doors.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Development Code Amendment and consent calendar

The San Jacinto City Council approved the consent calendar, including the adoption of Ordinance 21-03 and Resolution 3854 for the MSHCP Program and Local Development Mitigation Fee Update, and an opposition letter to Senate Bill 9. The council also introduced Ordinance 21-02 to amend the Development Code, determining it exempt from CEQA, with a 5-0 vote. No public comments were made during the meeting.

For Meeting Information Download Agenda, Virtual Meeting, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea
motion to (1) determine that the Development Code Amendment is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to Section 15061(b)(3); (2) introduce…
5 yea
Lopez yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea
Tue Mar 23, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to review HARP homeless outreach program and planning basics

The San Jacinto Planning Commission is meeting to receive informational updates on the Homeless and At-Risk Population (HARP) Outreach Program, planning fundamentals, Brown Act and conflict-of-interest training, and CEQA basics. The only action item is approval of the February 23, 2021 meeting minutes. No public hearings or major decisions are scheduled.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Mar 16, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider eminent domain for Shaver Street signal project

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution of necessity to acquire a portion of Assessor Parcel No. 437-190-006 by eminent domain for the Shaver Street Signal Improvement Project. The council will also introduce an ordinance and resolution to update the Local Development Mitigation Fee for habitat conservation, and will discuss the annual financial report, small business grants, and a water well contract.

✓ Decided: Council approves eminent domain for Shaver Street signal project

The San Jacinto City Council approved a resolution of necessity to acquire property by eminent domain for the Shaver Street Signal Improvement Project. They also introduced an ordinance to update the Local Development Mitigation Fee, approved $52,500 in small business grants, and awarded a hydro-geological services contract. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

For Meeting Information Download Agenda, Virtual Meeting, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea
motion to approve Resolution No. 3855, Resolution of Necessity for The Acquisition of a Fee Interest in Certain Real Property, By Eminent Domain, located at West Side of South San Jacinto Avenue…
5 yea
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez yea
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of San Jacinto Amending The Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation Fee Applicable To All…
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea
motion to receive and file the Annual Financial Report of the City of San Jacinto for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, as well as the "SAS 114" Report and the "GAS" Report. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Lopez yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea
motion to approve the eligible businesses that applied for round two of the one-time San Jacinto Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $52,500 and authorize the City…
5 yea
Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea
motion to approve the award of contract to Kyle Groundwater for professional hydro-geological support services for the development of a new municipal water supply well ("New Grand Well") for an…
5 yea
Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea
Tue Mar 2, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

San Jacinto City Council discusses outreach and planning appointments

The City Council will review a new homeless and at-risk population outreach program. Additionally, the Council is scheduled to appoint a new member to the Planning Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Taurus Jones to Planning Commission vacancy

The City Council approved the Planning Commission Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation to appoint Taurus Jones to fill the term left vacant by Planning Commissioner Jeremy Fontes. The motion carried 4/0. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included the second reading of an ordinance authorizing a special tax levy in Community Facilities District No. 2020-1, and approved the absence of Councilmember Joel Lopez.

For Meeting Information Download Agenda, Virtual Meeting, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call City Clerk Angela Walton conducted the roll call: Teleconferenced in: Mayor Alonso Ledezma, Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Ruiz, Councilmember Phil Ayala, Councilmember Brian Hawkins
3 absent · 3 yea · 1 nay
Joel Lopez M absent · C (Ledezma absent · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz nay · Lopez absent
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 23, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to weigh broad Development Code update

The San Jacinto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Development Code Amendment (P21-017) that would consolidate land-use tables, correct inconsistencies, and make minor typographical fixes across multiple chapters. The Commission will vote on recommending the amendment to the City Council, along with a CEQA exemption determination. The meeting will be conducted by teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email only.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Tue Feb 16, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider annexing Rancho Estudillo Plaza into CFD 2020-1

The San Jacinto City Council will hold a public hearing on the annexation of Rancho Estudillo Plaza into Community Facilities District No. 2020-1, which would levy a special tax on the property. The council will also consider approving a $670,000 CDBG-funded project, discuss mobile food vendor regulations, and receive a presentation on the new HARP Outreach Program. Additionally, the council will review and approve January 2021 warrants and disbursements totaling $4,295,041.85.

✓ Decided: Council approves Rancho Estudillo Plaza annexation to CFD 2020-1

The City Council approved the annexation of Rancho Estudillo Plaza into Community Facilities District No. 2020-1, including resolutions calling and declaring the results of a special election, and introduced Ordinance 21-01 to levy a special tax. The council also approved a supplemental agreement for CDBG funds, appropriating $670,000 for a project. A discussion on mobile food vendors was directed to the Planning Commission, and a homeless outreach program was postponed to the next meeting.

For Meeting Information Download Agenda, Virtual Meeting, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to honor Rick Bishop, retiring from the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG). M/S/C (Ruiz/Ayala) moved to add the late item at the end of the Discussion Calendar as Agenda Item…
5 yea
Ledezma yea · Ruiz yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ayala yea
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea
Lopez yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea
motion to approve the Resolution No. 3851, Resolution of The City Council of the City of San Jacinto Calling Special Election and Submitting to The Qualified Electors of Territory Proposed to Be…
5 yea
Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez yea
that the Territory Proposed to be Annexed is Added to and Part of Said Community Facilities District with Full Legal Effect, and Ordering the Recording of A Map of The Boundaries of Said Community…
5 yea · 3 abstain
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ruiz yea · Ledezma yea · Lopez yea · None M abstain · C (Ledezma abstain · including Annexation No. abstain
motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 3853 approving the Supplemental Agreement with the County of Riverside for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds the Program Year…
5 yea
Lopez yea · Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ledezma yea
Tue Feb 2, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Council awards $298,694 Ramona Expressway art project contract

The City Council approved the consent calendar and received the Local Road Safety Plan. It awarded a construction contract for the Ramona Expressway Median Art Project, Phase 1, to Universal Construction and Engineering for $298,694.23, with allocations for soft costs and contingencies, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.

For Meeting Information Download Agenda, Virtual Meeting, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea · 1 abstain
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez yea · Ledezma yea · C (Ruiz abstain
motion to (1) approve the plans and specifications for the Ramona Expressway Median Art Project, Phase 1; (2) award the construction contract to Universal Construction and Engineering in the amount…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez absent
Tue Jan 26, 2021

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Council to award $298,694 Ramona Expressway median art contract

The San Jacinto City Council will consider approving the final Local Road Safety Plan and awarding a construction contract for the Ramona Expressway Median Art Project, Phase 1. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as approving prior meeting minutes and receiving the Treasurer's Report for December 2020.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $298,694 Ramona Expressway art project contract

The City Council approved the consent calendar and received the Local Road Safety Plan. The main decision was awarding a $298,694.23 construction contract for the Ramona Expressway Median Art Project, Phase 1, with soft costs and contingencies allocated. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Lopez absent.

Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5/0
5 yea · 1 abstain
Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz yea · Lopez yea · Ledezma yea · C (Ruiz abstain
motion to (1) approve the plans and specifications for the Ramona Expressway Median Art Project, Phase 1; (2) award the construction contract to Universal Construction and Engineering in the amount…
4 yea · 1 absent
Ruiz yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Lopez absent
Tue Jan 19, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to approve $95,000 in small business grants and $4M in December spending

The San Jacinto City Council will consider approving $95,000 in one-time grants for qualified local businesses under the Small Business Emergency Grant Program, and will review and approve $4,016,395.36 in warrants and disbursements for December 2020. The agenda also includes routine items such as meeting minutes, a treasurer's report, and a development impact fee report. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments submitted by email.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $95,000 in small business grants; denies COVID storage permit

The City Council approved $95,000 in one-time grants for eligible businesses under the San Jacinto Small Business Emergency Grant Program, authorizing the City Manager to administer the grants and seek additional qualified businesses for remaining funds. A late item to add a Temporary Use Permit for a storage facility at 1340 W. Ramona Expressway to allow COVID-related decedent storage was denied (motion failed 2/3). The consent calendar was approved 4/0, with Councilmember Hawkins absent.

City Hall, 595 S. Jacinto Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to add to the City Council Agenda the request for a Temporary Use Permit for an existing storage facility located at 1340 W. Ramona Expressway to be used for COVID-related decedents. Motion…
3 nay · 2 yea
Hawkins yea · Lopez yea · Ruiz nay · Ledezma nay · Ayala nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 5, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council discusses road improvements and territory annexation

The City Council will consider several financial and infrastructure items, including a service agreement for Ramona Expressway. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the annexation of Rancho Estudillo Plaza into a Community Facilities District.

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Community Center, 625 S. Pico Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Hawkins, Councilmember Phil Ayala
4 absent · 3 yea
Crystal Ruiz absent · Joel Lopez M absent · C (Ledezma absent · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz absent
to approve the absence of Councilmember Joel Lopez. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
motion to approve the Resolution No. 3849, Authorizing the Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2003-1, Authorizing The Levy of a Special Tax and Submitting the Levy of…
3 yea · 2 absent
Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
motion to approve the Resolution No. 3850, Declaring Results of Special Annexation Landowner Election and Directing Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien. Motion Carried 3/0
3 yea · 2 absent
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent
motion to introduce, waive the reading and schedule second reading and consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 20- 14, Ordinance of The City Council of the City of San Jacinto Levying a Special…
3 yea · 2 absent · 1 abstain
Hawkins yea · Ayala yea · Ledezma yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent · C (Ledezma abstain
motion to approve the formation of an Ad HOC Committee, for the purpose of opening recruitment and conducting interviews to fill the current Planning Commissioner seat vacancy with an unexpired term…
3 yea · 2 absent
Ledezma yea · Ayala yea · Hawkins yea · Ruiz absent · Lopez absent